Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max vs Nubia Air
The Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Kirin 9030S, while the Nubia Air (2025) runs on the Unisoc T8300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max leads — 71/100 vs 51/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (1,273,046 vs 639,225); the Nubia Air is noticeably lighter (172g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max
Nubia Air
What makes Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1273046 vs 639225
- Better Geekbench Single: 1273 vs 880
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3894 vs 2073
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher performance (64/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 83/100)
What makes Nubia Air better?
- Lighter: 172g vs 230g
- Better portability (90/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max vs the Nubia Air, the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max scores 20 points higher (71/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max leads (64/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max leads (83/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nubia Air (64/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max and the Nubia Air are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (74/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (83/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Air significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max (90/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max | Nubia Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9030S | Unisoc T8300 | |
| AnTuTu | 1273046 | 639225 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1273 | 880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3894 | 2073 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1308x2880 | 1224x2720 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69K | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.1×8.1 mm | 164.2×76.6×6.7 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 172 g | |
| Launch price | — | $199 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Nubia Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1308x2880
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2720
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Nubia Air
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max and Nubia Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max leads Nubia Air by 99.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nubia Air (64/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max and the Nubia Air are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (74/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (83/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Air significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max (90/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max or the Nubia Air?
The Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Air by 20 points (71/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max and the Nubia Air?
The Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Nubia Air — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max or the Nubia Air?
The Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max or the Nubia Air?
The Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max leads on performance (64/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max over the Nubia Air?
The Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.